Category: Sentinel-EDM Opinion

  • Resident says train noise affects life in Sewaren

    Isn’t it sad? Again, the people of Sewaren are not heard. We — and I think I’m talking for a lot of people — are nobodies, unless a politician needs a sign put up or a catastrophic event happens, such as a dangerous derailment (two within months of one another), an explosion on Smith Creek,…

  • Bill needed to maintain beach preservation funds

    If New Jersey’s beaches are to be preserved and shore protection work continued, a new water resources bill is needed before Congress adjourns for the election and funding that was drastically reduced by the administration in the next fiscal year budget must be restored. New Jersey and other coastal states are in danger of losing…

  • Democrats invite residents to attend Oct. 20 rally

    We, the members of the Greater Colonia Democratic Club, feel compelled to write to you, the concerned citizens and voters of our community, about the upcoming general election. This may well be one of the most important presidential elections of our time, profoundly affecting the lives and well-being not only of ourselves but of our…

  • Reader unhappy with church event coverage

    I was particularly upset by the way in which the Revolutionary War reenactment was covered by your newspaper. I feel that recognition should have been given to the many who contributed to this event — namely, to all the volunteers, the Edison mayor and council, the Edison Township Historical Preservation Commission, the Middlesex County Cultural…

  • Reader praises Sentinel for Kruczak DWI story scoop

    The Sentinel is to be congratulated for being the only newspaper to break the story “Edison Councilman Arrested for DWI.” Neither daily newspaper chose to air the story until embarrassed by the Sentinel’s scoop. Reporter Elaine Van Develde is a superb writer, and it is clear by her reports that the newspaper has no political…

  • End pay-to-play now, not in 2006

    With the state of New Jersey in a tornado of scandals and corruption, one might be surprised (or not) to learn that there still exists a legalized bribery called pay-to-play. This system pretty much can be described by its name. You pay (make a campaign contribution to a candidate), and when the candidate is elected…

  • Obituaries

    Angelina Raniere Ward Mrs. Ward, 70, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Sept. 17 in Care One at East Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a gift wrapper at Fortunoff’s, Woodbridge, for 10 years. Her husband, Ronald, died in 1985; a son, John, died in 1995; and a daughter, Mary Hinlicky,…

  • Legislators’ support helped to fund CIC site cleanup

    The remediation of the heavily contaminated Chemical Insecticide Corp. (CIC) Superfund site (CIC) on Whitman Avenue in Edison has hit more roadblocks than we care to remember over the last 15 years. As recently as June, the cleanup appeared to have fizzled out due to the federal Superfund running dry. But thanks to the strong…

  • Obituaries

    Frances Hyszczak Kowalchik Mrs. Kowalchik, 82, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Sept. 12 at home. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a waitress at the Rio Diner, Woodbridge; Peter Pank Diner, Sayreville; and Superior Diner, Perth Amboy. Her husband, John, died in 2003, and a son, Richard, died in 1989. Surviving…